Canton Charge wrap up Windy City on blanket night
It was free blanket night at the game as each fan received a holiday themed fleece throw courtesy of the Salvation Army. The fans were in for a rollicking game as both teams brought the physical to both ends of the court. The lead changed hands most of the game until mid fourth quarter when the Charge took control and held on for the win.
Canton forward Emanuel Terry earned his first career double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds while dishing out four blocks in 34 minutes. Bonzie Colson recorded his third double-double in as many games aaaas he scored 13 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in 38 grueling minutes of play. Levi Randolph also posted his third consecutiv double-double as his 13 points on 5-of-8 shooting off the bench went into the record books. In the paint it was Canton outscoring Windy City 60-44.
Akron native and St. Vincent St. Mary alumnus JaKarr Sampson was top scorer for the Bulls with 21 points and 11 rebounds on 10-of-15 shooting. 2-way forward Rawle Alkins was good for 17 points and five rebounds while former Charge guard jon Octeus added 11 points. This loss puts the Windy City on a seven losses out of eight contests. The two teams have a scheduled rematch his Friday, December 14, 2018 in an away game.
Tickets are on sale now for when the Charge are back at home for the Kevin Love bobblehead giveaway in Canton presented by Goodyear at the game on Saturday, December 15th at 7:00 p.m. (TV: Facebook Live; RADIO: 99.7 FM). For Charge Nation Memberships, group outings, game day promotions and up-to-date information, head to CantonCharge.com or call 866-444-1944. The Canton Charge are part of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Quicken Loans Arena organization and are also owned by a group led by Cavaliers Chairman and Quicken Loans Founder and Chairman Dan Gilbert. The group also owns and operates the Cleveland Monsters of the American Hockey League, who play their games at Quicken Loans Arena in downtown Cleveland.